re: Trey Wingo - "Two running backs are dominating this draft"

Adrian Peterson is the definition of having all the protypical tools at running back. He has size, speed, agility, burst, vision, doesn't fumble, great at pass blocking, runs w/ power , and has hands.

Are there great tailbacks who don't posses all of these? Yes.

Reggie Bush is a better route runner but no one will argue who the better back is.

Fournette has all the tools to be successful.
He ran a 4.50 to Mccafrey's 4.48 with 40 more pounds. His tape shows he has elite power running. His tape shows he doesn't fumble and can pass block. McCafrey's tape shows he has trouble pass blocking. Mccafrey's tape shows he is not going to run through an elite LB.

There is no argument who has more overall tools at the RB position. McCafrey adds value on special teams but that has nothing to do with his overall ability at the running back position.

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Adrian Peterson is the definition of having all the protypical tools at running back. He has size, speed, agility, burst, vision, doesn't fumble, great at pass blocking, runs w/ power , and has hands. Are there great tailbacks who don't posses all of these? Yes. Reggie Bush is a better route runner but no one will argue who the better back is. Fournette has all the tools to be successful. He ran a 4.50 to Mccafrey's 4.48 with 40 more pounds. His tape shows he has elite power running. His tape shows he doesn't fumble and can pass block. McCafrey's tape shows he has trouble pass blocking. Mccafrey's tape shows he is not going to run through an elite LB. There is no argument who has more overall tools at the RB position. McCafrey adds value on special teams but that has nothing to do with his overall ability at the running back position.

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You're dead on to what I think about the two. LF is basically your old school RB while McCaffrey may end up being a Swiss Army knife weapon that achieves a similar degree of success.
LF will be more beneficial to the Panthers because he fits their downhill running style. I don't think Shula is imaginative enough to be able exploit McCaffery's high ceiling of versatility as well.

So...it was pretty clear from actual football that Cook and Fournette were a cut above McCaffrey and Mixon.

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Probably people feeling like he should be further punished for this:

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Would pay money to see that slipped into his draft highlight package just to see Mel and company react when the camera cut back to them.

Did you just compare LF to Adrian peterson?? LOL. AP was a generational back in college and the pros and is probably the most violent runner in the sports history. LF was DECENT in college against middle of the road SEC teams.

agree. AP is the rare combination of a once in a generation talent paired with being elite in almost every intangible quality as well. To lead the league in rushing points to talent, to do it after that injury points to physical/mental toughness, effort, etc.

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Great,....but slot receivers are a dime a dozen. Belichick can go to drag somebody out of line at the Norfolk County unemployment office and turn him into an NFL starter catching 100 passes a year.

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Lovely. Can he take a RB one play and turn him into an effective slot receiver the next play? I don't think so.

Belichick isn't even relevant to the discussion. Not sure why the poster mentioned him.
My point is that slot receivers are a dime a dozen, sure. None can also play RB like McCaffery though. Mccaffrey can move from one position to another during one drive, which can help the offense exploit the defense's weak matchups.

AP played on an offense with a hiesman QB, that put up a lot of points. LF played on an offense that had 3 plays in the entire playbook and a QB who couldn't throw accurately past 20 yards.